Too cool for ghoul

Date: October 16, 2016

Yes, it’s that time of year again. When children call on houses to solicit gifts with that age old ultimatum. Well, here’s my round-up of 10 of the coolest treats for your little ones for this Halloween and beyond. Oh, and we kick off with a specially selected pick from a 2 year old’s perspective.

Noa’s Pick

MINI GHOST LIGHT

Boooo! It’s always good to get the 2yr old’s perspective and this adorable mini ghost lamp is Noa’s pick for this Hallowe’en.

This LED light from Dutch designers A Little Lovely Company is a great accessory for any super cool nursery or child’s room.

The ghost emits a soft glow making it perfect for use as a night-light. Leave it on or switch on the timer so it automatically turns off after 15 minutes. Each mini ghost light is made from eco and child friendly BPA and lead-free PVC which ensures they do not get hot to touch.

SUPER BATTY SINGLE DUVET SET

Kids will love this Super Batty character. Designed in collaboration with illustrator Sarah Dyer. The reverse of this super soft cotton pillow case is in black with a white print. You’ll find Super Batty across a range of other items from cushions to very cool kid’s leggings at www.tobiasandthebear.com.

HIDE & EEK BOOK

This clever kids book is one of our favourites. Winner of the D&AD Yellow Pencil for illustration 2014. This was one of their projects which began after finding some Victorian illusions that cleverly used the translucency of paper to enable the eye to see two images as one. Turn out the lights and grab your torch to see what surprises are hiding on the next page.

MONO SPIDER WEB BIB

Your little one will look spooktacular (sorry) in this cotton bandana style bib. On the reverse side you will find a super soft absorbent flannel layer. Ideal for catching some serious dribble in that web.

PUMPKIN KOKESHI DOLL

by Sketch. Inc, in collaboration with Lucie Kaas. Buy now from The Kid Who – £28

Mr Pumpkin here, is part of the stunning collection of super cute dolls from the very talented Becky Kemp of Sketch.inc, made in collaboration with Danish design company Lucie Kaas.

Based on the form of the original Japanese Kokeshi dolls, each doll is handmade from Schima Superba wood, before being beautifully hand painted, and sealed in a hard-wearing varnish for a perfect finish. He measures 14.5cm tall. Perfect to pop on the shelf in your little one’s room.

BABY BONES

These soft dolls are perfect for little hands to squidge and cuddle. Hand made to order in around a week, each Baby Bones is screen printed onto 100% cotton. Choose from a selection of funky patterned backs. Approx size is 19cm x 7cm.

YELLOW MONSTER EYE CHELSEA BOOTS

Perfect for stomping around in wet and wintry conditions, these black leather chelsea boots from Fendi are a cool and casual style your little one is sure to love showing off. Suitable for both boys and girls, these boots feature the brand’s iconic yellow monster eyes embroidered to each foot, a sturdy textured rubber sole and a soft leather lining. Complete with an inside leg zip fastening, they are a practical choice for the upcoming autumn/winter season.

BAT JYMS

Transform your PJs into the perfect Hallowe’en dress-up with these fun Bat Jyms from the very cool, The Bright Company. We love the exclusive bat print by illustrator Sarah Dyer. Bedtime will never be a problem again. And when you’re tired from all that flying around, Simply detach your wings.